Vacancies at Overstrand Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Advances from Station Commander and has a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a Diploma in Fire Technology. Computer literacy: MS Office  Valid Code B License 10 Years operational experience of which 5 years must be at supervisory level (Platoon/ Station Commander) 

Key performance areas: 

• Responsible for the efficient delivery of fire and emergency services from fire stations within a Region to save lives and property as far as possible to the benefit of all concerned, including the public at large. Assumes operational responsibility for all Fire Stations. 
• (Overstrand Wide) Operational Firefighting & Emergency Functions: Co-ordinates specific assignments and requirements tasks/ activities associated with the functionality. 
• Fire & Rescue functions: Operational Planning and Coordination Plans and manages the operational requirements and priorities of the Fire section. 
• Supervision and Performance: Controls the Key Performance Indicator's and outcomes of personnel based in the Section. 
• Personnel and Performance Management: Controls the Key Performance Indicator’s and outcomes of personnel based in the Operations section. 
• Procedures, Systems and Controls: Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequences and general practices/ processes as dictated to in statutory legislation and by-laws. 
• Operational Management: Maintaining service delivery standards Manages the functioning and processes associated with monitoring and providing firefighting, emergency rescue and humanitarian aid service. 
• Fleet maintenance and logistics: Manages the application of procedures with respect to the organization and availability of fire-fighting resources. 
• Administrative Functions: Reporting & Processing Implements the procedural administrative and reporting requirements/ deadlines associated with the functioning of the department. 
• Communication and Reporting:  Manages the procedural administrative and reporting requirements/ deadlines associated with the functioning of the section. 

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Requirements: 

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B degree Computer Literacy 8 years or more relevant experience of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level 

Key performance areas: 

• Manage the Incident Command Centre, Emergency Control & Support Services which renders service Overstrand wide (covering all jurisdictions of Overstrand Municipality). Monitoring and ensuring compliance with operational KPI’s set/determined. Managing and ensuring an effective Incident Command Centre, Emergency Control & Support Services  
• Ensuring operational systems, Overstrand-wide, are functioning correctly, continuously being evaluated to ensure that it is fit for its designed purpose(s) are regulatory troubleshooted and organized to ensure corrective action(s) are implemented while at the same time implement mitigating measures to ensure the risks are mitigated. Performing managerial, administrative, operational (activation of the Incident Command Centre) and technical tasks associated with logistics, emergency communications, fleet, equipment, and facilities management.
• Assuming full responsibility for the fleet and equipment of the Incident Command Centre, Emergency Control & Support Services division to ensure effective and efficient services to save lives and property. Performing strategic and dynamic assessments and ensuring efficient, effective, and economical use of systems and protocols by all staff
•  Maintaining effective channels of communication and effective relationships with management, service providers (contractors) and various municipal employees and acting as a focal point for operations, decision making during routine and emergency situations.  
•  Responsible for managing, overseeing, and identifying training and development of all staff. Developing, updating, and maintaining a control room center and incident command center which supports all operations. Conduct quarterly performance appraisals and consult with them about their developmental plans. Perform any other duties as may be delegated or assigned by the direct supervisor and Director. 
• INCIDENT COMMAND CENTRE AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM MANAGEMENT  To manage the Emergency Control Room (ECR) and coordinate Departmental Information and Technology (ICT) and infrastructure requirements of the ECR and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and Emergency Management Centre (EMC). 
• MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING To ensure an effective division, meeting municipal objectives. 
• ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT Establish and maintain effective administrative systems and processes for the division. 
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Assuming overall control and responsibility for the effective and efficient management of all assets and resources allocated to the division. 
• PERSONNEL AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT To manage personnel under command so that they can meet their objectives as stated in their job descriptions, duty schedules and performance plans, by performing the following and related functions. 
• KNOWLEDGE SHARING, TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Responsible for improvement of own knowledge and skills through relevant interventions Facilitate and assist colleagues and subordinates with skills improvement (on-the-job-training) 
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT  Preparing capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved sectional budget allocations. 
• ASSIST CHIEF FIRE OFFICER IN RESPECT OF THE FORMAL QUOTATION AND TENDER PROCESSES  Provide support to and assist the Chief Fire Officer with the management, administration, and facilitation of Supply Chain related processing such as the Formal Quotation, Tender processes, transversal tenders, circular 62 etc. for the department. 
• BUDGET MONITORING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT Compile the deviation report and supporting documentation and after approval from the Chief Fire Officer and submit it to the Supply Chain Department 
• SERVICE DELIVERY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SDBIP) BUDGET To positively contribute to the operational management of the department by the drafting and implementation of action/project plans which are incorporated into the IDP. SECTION 10 PROCESS Administrative & Communication functions Manage specific activities associated with reporting and communication undertaken by subordinates. 
• SERVICE PROVIDERS: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS Taking Command and Control for all decisions and making independent decisions related to the Incident Command Centre and Emergency Control and as per the Incident Command System. 
• PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Gathering information relevant to an incident 
• DISASTER MANAGEMENT Attends operational requirements to perform tasks during potential disasters. 
• PROJECT SUPPORT Manages departmental Programs for Fire, Rescue & Disaster Management. 
• STRATEGIC PROJECTS, POLICIES & PROGRAMME SUPPORT Manages the policy and procedural requirements associated with implementation of strategic projects and programs. 
• REVIEW OF STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS Assist the Chief Fire Officer with administration and facilitation of the review of strategic documents which includes but are not limited to Brigade Standing Orders, Policies, Plans (Disaster Management Pans, Contingency Plans and Emergency Plans) 
• SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) FOR PROTECTION SERVICES To ensure that the CAD is developed.